EP2262292A2 - Dispositif de communication mobile avec des fonctions de sécurité - Google Patents

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EP2262292A2
EP2262292A2 EP10183597A EP10183597A EP2262292A2 EP 2262292 A2 EP2262292 A2 EP 2262292A2 EP 10183597 A EP10183597 A EP 10183597A EP 10183597 A EP10183597 A EP 10183597A EP 2262292 A2 EP2262292 A2 EP 2262292A2
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    • H04M1/724631—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions to restrict the functionality of the device by limiting the access to the user interface, e.g. locking a touch-screen or a keypad
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  • the present invention relates to mobile communications devices.
  • Mobile communications devices can be carried into situations or locations where the security of the person carrying the device or the security of critical data stored on the device, or both, may be at risk.
  • users of mobile telephone enabled devices can dial an emergency number such as 911 to communicate with an emergency dispatch operator to report a situation where he or she is at risk.
  • Users of text messaging or email enabled devices have the option of sending a text message or email to a third party reporting the situation.
  • such options may be of limited value when the user of the device is in a situation that requires a quick and discreet transmission of a duress signal.
  • a "kill packet" can be sent over the network to the mobile device instructing the device to wipe sensitive information from its memory.
  • a "kill packet" can be sent over the network to the mobile device instructing the device to wipe sensitive information from its memory.
  • a system requires that the system operator be informed of the danger in order to send the kill packet, and also that the mobile device be in communication with the network at the time that the kill packet is sent.
  • such a system provides the opportunity for an unauthorized party to acquire a mobile device containing critical data and disable the device from communicating with the network to prevent the receipt of a kill packet.
  • data can be manually erased one record at a time.
  • a device wipe can be initiated when the mobile device is docked with a desktop computer. However, this requires that a properly configured desktop be readily accessible.
  • the mobile device is configured to transmit a duress message and/or wipe or encrypt data on its storage automatically when a user provides a predetermined security input to the device.
  • a mobile communications device for communicating with a wireless network.
  • the device comprises a processor, a communications sub-system connected to the processor for exchanging signals with the wireless network and with the processor, a user input device connected to the processor for sending user input signals to the processor in response to user inputs.
  • a security module is associated with the processor for automatically taking a security action upon detecting a predetermined security user input through the user input device.
  • According to another example embodiment of the invention is a method for providing security for a mobile communication device that is configured to communicate over a wireless communications network, comprising steps of: (a) monitoring for a predetermined user security action through a user input interface of the mobile communications device; and (b) automatically taking a security action at the mobile communications device upon detecting the predetermined user security action.
  • Figure 1 is a block diagram showing a communications system including a mobile communications device to which the present invention may be applied;
  • Figure 2 is a flow diagram of a security process taken at the mobile communications device according to embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is shows a further sub-process of the process of Figure 2 in according to an alternate example embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a flow diagram of a duress process taken when a duress message from a mobile device is received
  • Figure 5 is a front or plan view of a mobile communications device according to example embodiments.
  • Figure 6 shows a representation of a user interface screen display according to example embodiments
  • Figure 7 shows a representation of a further user interface screen display
  • Figure 8 shows a further representation of a further user interface screen display.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a mobile communication device 10 to which the present invention is applied in an example embodiment.
  • the mobile communication device 10 is a two-way communication device having at least data and preferably also voice communication capabilities.
  • the device preferably has the capability to communicate with other computer systems on the Internet.
  • the device may be a data communication device, a multiple-mode communication device configured for both data and voice communication, a mobile telephone, a PDA (personal digital assistant) enabled for wireless communication, or a computer system with a wireless modem, among other things.
  • the device includes a communication subsystem 11, including a receiver 12, a transmitter 14, and associated components such as one or more, preferably embedded or internal, antenna elements 16 and 18, one or more local oscillators (LOs) 13 (which may be shared with microprocessor 38), and a processing module such as a digital signal processor (DSP) 20.
  • LOs local oscillators
  • DSP digital signal processor
  • signals to be transmitted are processed, including modulation and encoding for example, by the DSP 20 and input to the transmitter 14 for digital to analog conversion, frequency up conversion, filtering, amplification and transmission over the communications network 50 via the antenna 18.
  • modulation and encoding for example, by the DSP 20 and input to the transmitter 14 for digital to analog conversion, frequency up conversion, filtering, amplification and transmission over the communications network 50 via the antenna 18.
  • the device 10 includes a microprocessor 38 that controls the overall operation of the device.
  • the microprocessor 38 interacts with communications subsystem 11 and also interacts with further device subsystems such as the display 22, flash memory 24, random access memory (RAM) 26, auxiliary input/output (I/O) subsystems 28, serial and/or USB port(s) 30, keyboard or keypad 32, speaker 34, microphone 36, a short-range communications subsystem 40, a global Positioning System receiver (GPS Rx) 70 and any other device subsystems generally designated as 42.
  • the microprocessor 38 interacts with communications subsystem 11 and also interacts with further device subsystems such as the display 22, flash memory 24, random access memory (RAM) 26, auxiliary input/output (I/O) subsystems 28, serial and/or USB port(s) 30, keyboard or keypad 32, speaker 34, microphone 36, a short-range communications subsystem 40, a global Positioning System receiver (GPS Rx) 70 and any other device subsystems generally designated as 42.
  • GPS Rx global Positioning System receiver
  • Fig. 1 Some of the subsystems shown in Fig. 1 perform communication-related functions, whereas other subsystems may provide "resident" or on-device functions. Notably, some subsystems, such as keyboard 32 and display 22 for example, may be used for both communication-related functions, such as entering a text message for transmission over a communication network, and device-resident functions such as a calculator or task list.
  • Operating system software 54 and various software applications 58 used by the microprocessor 38 are, in one example embodiment, stored in a persistent store such as flash memory 24 or similar storage element. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the operating system 54, specific device applications 58, or parts thereof, may be temporarily loaded into a volatile storage element such as RAM 26. It is contemplated that received communication signals may also be stored to RAM 26.
  • the microprocessor 38 in addition to its operating system functions, preferably enables execution of software applications 58 on the device.
  • a predetermined set of applications 58 which control basic device operations, including at least data and voice communication applications for example, will normally be installed on the device 10 during manufacture. Further applications may also be loaded onto the device 10 through the network 50, an auxiliary I/O subsystem 28, serial and/or USB port(s) 30, short-range communications subsystem 40 or any other suitable subsystem 42, and installed by a user in the RAM 26 or a non-volatile store for execution by the microprocessor 38.
  • Such flexibility in application installation increases the functionality of the device and may provide enhanced on-device functions, communication-related functions, or both.
  • secure communication applications may enable electronic commerce functions and other such financial transactions to be performed using the device 10.
  • a received signal such as a text message or web page download will be processed by the communication subsystem 11 and input to the microprocessor 38, which will preferably further process the received signal for output to the display 22, or alternatively to an auxiliary I/O device 28.
  • a user of device 10 may also compose data items such as email messages for example, using the keyboard 32 in conjunction with the display 22 and possibly an auxiliary I/O device 28. Such composed items may then be transmitted over a communication network through the communication subsystem 11.
  • Serial and/or USB port(s) 30 in Fig. 1 would normally be implemented in a personal digital assistant (PDA)-type communication device for which synchronization with a user's desktop computer (not shown) may be desirable, but is an optional device component.
  • PDA personal digital assistant
  • Such a port 30 would enable a user to set preferences through an external device or software application and would extend the capabilities of the device by providing for information or software downloads to the device 10 other than through a wireless communication network.
  • a short-range communications subsystem 40 is a further component which may provide for communication between the device 10 and different systems or devices, which need not necessarily be similar devices.
  • the subsystem 40 may include an infrared device and associated circuits and components or a BluetoothTM communication module to provide for communication with similarly enabled systems and devices.
  • the device 10 may be a handheld device.
  • the device 10 includes a GPS receiver 70 for receiving location information from GPS satellites, thus enabling the device 10 to track its location.
  • wireless gateway 62 is adapted to route data packets received from a mobile communication device 10 over wireless mobile network 50 to a destination electronic mail messaging or Internet access server 68 through a wireless connector system 66, and to route data packets received from the server 68 through the wireless connector system 66 over the wireless mobile network 50 to a destination mobile communications device.
  • Wireless mobile network 50 is, in an example embodiment, a wireless packet data network, (e.g. MobitexTM or DataTACTM), which provides radio coverage to mobile devices 10.
  • wireless mobile network 50 may also be a voice and data network such as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) and GPRS (General Packet Radio System), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), or various other third generation networks such as EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) or UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems).
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
  • GPRS General Packet Radio System
  • CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
  • EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
  • UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems
  • wireless network 50 it may be necessary to route data packets between a TCP connection to wireless gateway 62 and an X.25 or IP address mobile network connection and vice versa using an intermediary routing mechanism between the wireless gateway 62 and the wireless network 50 that provides TCP clients access to an X.25 connection.
  • a wireless mechanism could use, among other things, NET ID (DataTAC) or FST MAN (Mobitex) to connect to wireless mobile network 50.
  • Wireless gateway 62 forms a connection or bridge between the servers and wireless networks associated with wireless e-mail communication and/or Internet access.
  • wireless gateway 62 is coupled between wireless network 50 and the hardwired data network that includes wireless connector system 66 and destination electronic mail server 68.
  • the wireless gateway 62 stores system configuration information, system state data, and tables that store mobile device 10 information, and also includes wireless transport modules that interface between mobile devices 10 and wireless gateway 62.
  • the wireless transport module communicates with wireless mobile network 50 using the intermediary routing mechanism discussed above (that provides TCP clients access to an X.25 or UDP connection) and assembles data packets being received from mobile device 10 over wireless mobile network 50.
  • Wireless connector system 66 is part of the wired, backbone network and is coupled to wireless gateway 62. Wireless connector system 66 communicates with wireless gateway 62 and each electronic message server that connects to wireless gateway as a unique address.
  • Mail server 68 is coupled to wireless connector system 66 and, in one embodiment, is a conventional electronic mail server.
  • the mobile device 10 stores data 60 in an erasable persistent memory, which in one example embodiment is flash memory 24.
  • the data 60 includes service data, namely the information required by the mobile device to establish and maintain communications with the wireless communications network 50 (wireless network service data) and the wireless gateway 62 (gateway service data).
  • the data 60 may also include, among other things, user application data such as email messages, address book and contact information, calendar and schedule information, notepad documents, image files, and other commonly stored user information stored on the device 10 by its user.
  • the data 60 may also include data required for the communications layers managed by the wireless connector system 64 and servers 68.
  • the data 60 will often include critical data that the user of device (or others) does not want to be accessed in the event that the device 10 should fall into the hands of an unauthorized party.
  • a location module 64 that includes instructions for determining and storing location information about the device 10 based on information received from GPS receiver 70.
  • the location module 64 may not be present, or may rely on information received from transmitters in the wireless network 50 rather than from a GPS receiver.
  • the device includes a security module 56, which in one example embodiment is a specialized software application.
  • the security module 56 may be part of the operating system 54 of may be part of another specialized software application 58.
  • the security module 56 includes instructions for configuring the microprocessor 38 to cause the device 10 to carry out security process 200 that is shown in Figure 2 .
  • security process 200 executes a background monitoring loop during which user inputs to the device 10 are monitored for initiation of a duress alarm, as indicated in step 204.
  • inputs from the keyboard 32 and/or an auxiliary input device such as a thumb wheel are monitored in sub-process 204 to determine if a predetermined "user duress" or security entry is made.
  • simultaneous activation of a predetermined two key combination for example, depression of a control key together with a predetermined alphanumeric input key
  • the simultaneous depression of two keys is required to trigger process 200.
  • a specific duress key is included in the keyboard that has no other function other than to signal a user duress or security entry either when activated on its own, or in some embodiments, in combination with one or more other user inputs.
  • the predetermined key combination required to indicate a duress situation is user configurable to reduce the chance of unauthorized or unintentional activation.
  • Mobile device 10 may include a lock-out function or mode such the keyboard will lock up on the command of the user or after a predetermined duration of inactivity, thereafter requiring user entry of a password to unlock the keyboard.
  • duress alarm monitoring process 204 runs substantially all the time that the device 10 is on, and continues monitoring for the predetermined user duress entry regardless of any keyboard lock-out that may be in effect.
  • the monitoring process 204 continues until input of the "user duress" entry is detected, thereby initiating a duress alarm state at the device 10.
  • the device 10 Upon initiation of a duress alarm state, as indicated at step 206, the device 10 immediately transmits a duress message 208 to wireless network 50.
  • the duress message includes a unique identifier (Device ID) for the device 10, and a flag or other indicator that identifies the duress message as such.
  • the duress flag and Device ID are included in packet header information of a packet sent by the device 10 in one example embodiment.
  • the duress message 74 also includes device location information.
  • the duress message 74 includes current device location information based on satellite signals received by the device.
  • the location information could include ID information identifying the current transmitter/receiver in wireless network 50 that the device 10 is communicating with, such that the location of the device can be narrowed down to a cell location in wireless network 50.
  • the location information could include ID information and signal strength information about received signals from at least two transmitters in wireless network 50, such that triangulation algorithms could be used to narrow down the possible locations of the device 10.
  • the duress message 74 sent by the wireless device 10 contains no device location information.
  • the wireless device 10 caches or stores at least its current location information so that if it loses GPS contact (in the case of GPS equipped device), information about its last known location can still be transmitted.
  • the security module 56 wipes all or selected parts of the data 60 that is stored in the device's 10 persistent and volatile storage.
  • service data required to establish and maintain communication between the device 10 and wireless network 50 is permanently erased, effectively disabling the communications ability of the mobile device 10.
  • 911 emergency service may be exclusively maintained.
  • the service data required to establish and maintain communications through the wireless gateway 62 is, in various embodiments, also or alternatively deleted.
  • a device wipe includes writing either zeros or ones to all or substantially all of the writable memory, both persistent and volatile, of the device 10 that is used to store application or service data.
  • the data protection action could include encrypting all or selected portions of the data, rendering such data temporarily unusable.
  • the device 10 has a locally installed encryption engine, and an encryption key stored in the persistent memory of the device is used for the encryption. During or after the encryption process, the encryption key is either deleted or encrypted to protect it. Once encrypted, a decryption key must be obtained from a secure third party source (for example, the operator of the wireless network 50 and/or the wireless gateway 62) to decrypt the data.
  • the device 10 includes user configurable settings that allow the user to specify, during setup or configuration of the security module, whether data is to be deleted or encrypted upon entry of the duress input. In some example embodiments, the user is given the option after entering the duress input to select between encryption or deletion of data, with the device automatically selecting a predetermined one of the two options if the user does not make a selection within an allotted selection time.
  • the process 200 includes an additional step or sub-process 205 between steps 204 and 206.
  • step 205 the user is given the opportunity for a predetermined duration to override the duress alarm by providing a predetermined user input to the device 10.
  • Such a feature allows the user the opportunity to retract a mistakenly entered duress alert, or to stop the remainder of process 200 in the event that the user reconsiders the situation and determines that sending of a duress signal is not necessary.
  • step 205 the security process waits a predetermined number of seconds for entry of predetermined override password and if the password is entered within the duration, then the remainder of the security process is aborted and the process returns to monitoring step 204. If the correct password is not entered during the predetermined duration then the process continues with step 206.
  • the time duration provided for override in step 205 may be user configurable in some embodiments.
  • the duress message 74 that is sent by the mobile device 10 is directed to the wireless connector system 66, which includes a computer-implemented duress message module 72 for performing process 400 as shown in Figure 4 .
  • the duress message module 72 receives, through wireless network 50 and wireless connector system 66, any duress messages coming from any mobile device 10 in communication with the wireless network 50.
  • the duress flag or other duress message identifier is in header information of the duress message 74
  • the security module 66 includes a trap such as an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) trap at the wireless connector system 66 for capturing all messages having the duress flag or duress message identifier.
  • the duress message module 72 could have an address associated with it and the mobile device 10 could address the duress message 74 to such address.
  • the duress message module 72 upon receiving or otherwise detecting a duress message 74, the duress message module 72 will generate a duress alert.
  • the duress alert step or sub-process 404 includes sending an alert email message 78 through mail server 68 to a predetermined e-mail address or e-mail distribution group.
  • an instant or pop-up message 80 sent for example through MS Windows MessagingTM facility
  • the email alert message 78 and/or instant message 80 include in example embodiments identification information about the mobile device 10 from which the duress message 74 originated, a time associated with the duress message, and, when available, any location information that was included in the duress message 74.
  • the duress message module 72 may process location information included in the duress message 74 prior to sending such location information in an email alert message 78 or instant message 80 - for example, where the location information included in the duress message includes signal strength and/or identification information for one or more transmitters in the wireless network with which the mobile device 10 was communicating with, such information may be processed to determine a probable location area of the mobile device 10 that sent the duress message 74.
  • duress message module 72 could be performed at other components on the wired side of wireless network 50 - for example, at base units or a central station of the wireless network 50, at the wireless gateway 62, or at server 68.
  • a duress message flag is included in header information of the duress message 74 that is associated with the communication layer used by wireless network 50.
  • identification or location information about the receiver receiving the duress message 74 is inserted into or appended to the duress message 74 before it is sent on to the wireless gateway 62 and the wireless connector system.
  • the duress message module 72 uses such information to include location information in any alert that it sends out.
  • the alert email 78 or message 80 may be sent to address whereby the alert email 78 or message 80 is forwarded out to one or more further mobile devices 10 in communication with the wireless network 50 such that other persons in the field can react immediately to the duress message send by one of their colleagues.
  • the components and subsystems of mobile device 10 are housed within a rigid case 162 that is configured to be held with one or two hands while the device 10 is in use.
  • the case 162 is shown as a single unit in Figure 5 , it could alternatively include two or more case members hinged together.
  • the mobile device 10 is, in various example embodiments, small enough to fit inside a standard purse or suit jacket pocket.
  • the keyboard 32 is horizontally positioned symmetrically between a left edge and a right edge of a face 163 of the device 10.
  • the keyboard 32 includes character input buttons or keys for user input of displayable characters, such as substantially similarly sized alphanumeric buttons or keys 164 and a larger elongated space bar button or key 166.
  • the keyboard 32 also includes non-alphanumeric command or control buttons or keys such as line feed or enter key 167, CAP key 168 and CTRL key 169.
  • the keys on the face of device 10 are positioned to be actuated by the thumbs of the user while the back of the device 10 is supported by the fingers of the user.
  • alphanumeric keys 164 and space bar key 166 are arranged in a QWERTY-style or Dvorak-style keyboard having the plurality of alphanumeric keys 164 arranged in a plurality of rows across the face 163 of case 162, with the elongate space bar key 166 centrally located below the last row of alphanumeric keys 164.
  • Alternative keyboard layouts and configurations are used in other embodiments of device 10.
  • Auxiliary I/O system 28 includes a rotate-able and push-able thumbwheel 170.
  • the display system 22 includes an LCD display 72 housed in casing 162.
  • the user duress input is a predetermined two-key combination.
  • the predetermined combination may be the control key 168 and a selected one of the alphanumeric keys 64, or a combination of any other two predetermined keys of keyboard 32.
  • the user duress input may be the combination of simultaneous pushing in of the thumbwheel 170 and depression of a predetermined one of the keys of keyboard 32.
  • the keys of the predetermined key combination may need to be activated sequentially rather than simultaneously in order to signal a duress.
  • the duress key combination may include more than two keys.
  • a special duress key for example key 176
  • the device 10 can be configured in various embodiments such that special duress key 176 needs to be activated in combination with one or more other keys and/or thumbwheel 70, or alone, to signal a duress.
  • step 210 of wiping data from the device may be omitted from process 200, and in some applications step 206 of sending a duress alarm may be omitted.
  • the user duress or security input required to erase the device requires multiple sequential steps.
  • Such a configuration provides reduced protection speed than a one step activated wiping process as more time is required to initiate the wipe process, but reduces the chance of an accidental data wipe.
  • Figures 6, 7 and 8 show examples of user interface display screens generated by the security module 56 on display screen 172 of the device according to another example embodiment of the invention.
  • the user can access a security user interface 182 from a main menu screen, and update security-related settings for the device 10 through the security user interface 182.
  • the security user interface 182 displays a first window 184 that includes a ribbon of selectable items through which the user can navigate a selection or focus indicator 186 by scrolling thumbwheel 170.
  • selectable items is a "Wipe Device” option, as highlighted by focus indicator 186 in Figure 6 . If the user presses the thumbwheel 170 or makes another predetermined selection input when the "Wipe Device" option is highlighted by focus indicator 186, a warning window 188 appears, as shown in Figure 7 .
  • the warning window 188 includes a warning such as "Warning, All application data will be lost! Email and other services will be disabled" or the like.
  • the warning window 188 includes selectable "Continue” and “Cancel” buttons which can be high-lighted with a focus indicator 190 that is responsive to rotation of thumbwheel 170, with pressing of the thumbwheel or another predetermined selection input selecting the highlighted button. If the user selects "Cancel", the security process is terminated. If, however, the user selects "Continue” then, as shown in Figure 8 , a third window 192 is displayed on screen 172. The third window 192 includes instructions to the user to enter a predetermined word in order to confirm the device wipe, and includes a text entry cursor 194 to provide visual feedback as the selected word is typed in by the user using keyboard 32.
  • wipe data step 210 of process 200 is executed. For example, in one embodiment all or substantially all service data and user application data stored on the device 10 is overwritten, rendering the device 10 useless for further communications and removing any potentially sensitive user data therefrom. In some embodiments, similar steps could be used to initiate data encryption rather than a complete deletion.
  • the process is terminated without wiping the data.
  • the steps described above with reference to Figures 6 to 8 could also be used to initiate sending of a duress message instead of or in addition to wiping data on the device 10.
  • Figure 8 shows the predetermined word "blackberry" displayed on the screen, the word could instead be a shared secret that is not displayed, in order to reduce the chance of an unauthorized wipe.
  • the multi-step activation process could be varied in a number of ways.
  • the intermediate confirmation window 188 could be omitted, or the third window 192 omitted.
  • the third window 192 and/or the conformation window 188 are displayed after the user presses a predetermined two key combination, or a dedicated duress button.
  • a mobile electronic device (10) having a processor (38) and a user input device (28, 32) connected to the processor for sending user input signals to the processor (38) in response to user inputs; and characterized by a security module (56) associated with the processor (38) for automatically taking a security action upon detecting a predetermined security user input through the user input device (28,32).
  • the mobile electronic device (10) comprises a communications sub-system (11) connected to the processor (38) for exchanging signals with a wireless network (58) and with the processor (38), and the security action comprises transmitting a duress message (74) identifying the mobile electronic device (10) to the wireless network.
  • the duress message (74) comprises location information about the mobile electronic device (10).
  • the duress message (74) comprises a header that comprises an identifier identifying the duress message (74) as a duress message type.
  • the security user input requires only one input step by a user.
  • the user input device (32) comprises a plurality of user input keys (32), the one input step comprising simultaneous activation of at least two predetermined user input keys.
  • the security module (56) is configured for aborting the security action if, within a predetermined duration after detecting the predetermined security user input, a predetermined override user input is detected through the user input device (32).
  • the mobile electronic device may comprise a storage element (24, 26) connected to the processor (38) and having data stored thereon, the security action comprising data protection action for protecting the data from unauthorized access.
  • the mobile electronic device may comprise a plurality of application modules (58) associated with the processor (38) for implementing applications on the mobile electronic device, the data stored on the storage element (24, 26) comprising user application data associated with the applications, characterized in that the data protection action comprises wiping substantially all user application data from the storage element (24, 26).
  • the mobile electronic device may comprise a display (22) connected to the processor (38) for displaying a series of successive user input screens (172), characterized in that the security user input comprises a plurality of successive user input steps taken in response to the user input screens (172).
  • the mobile electronic device may include a plurality of application modules (58) associated with the processor (38) for implementing applications on the mobile electronic device, the data stored on the storage element (24, 26) comprising user application data associated with the applications, characterized in that the data protection action comprises encrypting substantially all user application data on the storage element (24, 26).
  • the mobile electronic device (10) comprises a communications sub-system (11) connected to the processor (38) for exchanging signals with a wireless network (50) and with the processor (38), and the security action comprises transmitting a duress message identifying the mobile device (10) to the wireless network (50).
  • the mobile electronic device (10) comprises a lockout mode during which only a selected group of inputs through the user input device (28, 32) are processed by the processor and other inputs through the user input device (28, 32) are ignored, the security user input being within the selected group of inputs that are processed during the lockout mode.
  • a method for providing security for a mobile communication device (10) that is configured to communicate over a wireless communications network (50) characterized by steps of:

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